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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m wondering what kind of success people have had with modeling data centers in eQUEST, specifically for evaluating retrofit measures like hot aisle containment, DAT reset, increased cold/hot aisle temperatures, etc. How did you set up the zoning for the data center? What system types were used to model CRACs or in-row coolers? What kind of adjustments were made to accommodate having both overhead diffusers and CRACs?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m considering an approach of creating a separate zone for each hot/cold aisle and then adjusting the U-value for the walls between them to simulate improved containment. Sound like a plausible strategy or is it overcomplicating the issue?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any feedback is much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0066CC'>Joe Bliss<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>Designer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0066CC'>B2Q Associates, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>146 Main Street #2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>North Andover, MA 01845<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>Office: 978.208.0609 x210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>Mobile: 774.277.0662<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'>Fax: 978.719.6339<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'><a href="http://www.b2qassociates.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.b2qassociates.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#0066CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are confidential and the property of the B2Q Associates, Inc. The e-mail contents are only to be used by the intended recipient of the e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient then use, disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance on the e-mail is prohibited. All professional advice from us should be obtained in writing (not e-mail).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>